j5 OMS Specifications

Item Description Architecture   Overview Zero-client (no need to load software on client machines) Intranet and Web Based Enterprise Entry and Distribution of logging information via Web Server Software. (Internal, Apache and IIS) Scalability Scalable from single to many hundreds of clients using standard html technology. Redundancy Hardware (using Stratus) and Software Redundancy Solution including warm and hot switchover support. Server Hardware Sizing depends on numbers of users. Support for multi-processors, VMWare virtual Machines. Server O/S Windows Variants include XP, Windows 2000, 2003 Server, Vista, Windows 7. Linux systems include Red Hat, Ubuntu. Client Hardware/Software Any hardware that supports IE6 (and later), Firefox or Safari web browsers. Databases Supports MS SQL Server, Oracle, MS Access, SQLite(included), PostGreSQL and MySQL. Supports multiple databases simultaneously and also local or remote databases. Presentation   Layout Tab based, drill down forms that are 100% configurable. I.e. Layout and fields in the form are easily configured to meet the Application Requirement. Summary, Expanded and other formats supported. Options and Defaults Options may be configured for each field, or may be retrieved from a hierarchical database table (e.g. Maximo). Colours and styling may be set per option and options may be user-sensitive.  Filters One-touch configurable filters, ad-hoc filters, hierarchial filters and role based filters are supported. Notifications Notifications via email/sms and also pop-up tabs. Attachments Unlimited number of attachments (xls, doc, pdf and graphic files) per log. Auditing Built-in Auditing. Auditing per log and also by Auditing Journal. Hierarchial Structure Logs may have multiple sublogs. (Nested Logs) E.g. Incident Report Log may have multiple Action sublogs. Work Flow Management Enforced operations and steps through the built-in Work Flow Management. Flexible control via Scripting. Languages Inbuilt support for multiple languages (e.g. Spanish, Japanese.) Configuration   Quick Log Configuration Fast, simple creation of Applications via the built-in, web based "fill in the blanks" on-line configurator. Configurator supports user-configurable fields, summary and overview layouts, options, filters, permissions etc. Pre-configured Modules Pre-configured modules to support emailing, options, shift crews, personnel, scheduling, reporting etc. System Admin   Server Admin GUI Web based Administration of all modules. E.g. Group and User Permissions, Resources, Performance, Licensing, Version control, Logging, Applications etc. Database GUI Web based Management of Databases. Connections, Table Structures, Data Viewing and Modifying. Importing and Exporting of Data. Security Access control via Groups at the  Application, Forms and Table and Field levels. Support for Active Directory and LDAP. Support for ACL functions via Tokens. Resources Web based Management of Databases, Connection to Real-time systems, Web Services, Emailing, Scheduling, Logging (filterable via severity.) Development System   Scripting Interface Simple, Powerful Scripting Interface that is activated by Events. Scripts are often as small as 2 lines. Custom Presentations Custom Graphical Interface and Styling using standard html and templating languages. Custom Workflow Comprehensive support for WorkFlow management via the In-built scripting (Python) facility. Connectivity   Module Scalability j5 Framework supports an unlimited number of plug in modules. In-built connectivity between modules. WebServices Third party interaction with the j5 System via standard Web Services. (Simple I/F development with SOAPUI) Real-Time Connectors Connectors to multiple local and remote OPC Interfaces. GUI configuration support links directly to cells. Direct links to PI, Tango, Wonderware, MacroView and other applications. Mobile Connectivity Tight connectivity solution for Wonderware Intelatrac. Field entered logs connect directly to j5. Spreadsheets Support for Importing from Spreadsheets, Connection to Spreadsheets, Export to Spreadsheets Enterprise Modules Bi-directional data transfer to Enterprise Modules like Maximo, SAP, Planning Applications, LIMS systems etc. Other Modules Standard Modules   Options Flat and hierarchial Data Structures. Internal and external (e.g. Maximo, SAP) structures. Reporting Fast, simple creation of reports. Scheduling and Emailing of reports in pdf, spreadsheet or html format. Ability to create complex reports. Parameter entry for Reports. Personnel Management of Shift Crews, emails, phone numbers, supervisors, positions etc. (These are actively linked through to the different modules.) Managed by Authorized Operating Personnel. Data Reactor In-built Historian and Calculation Engine. (Stores and Manipulates OPC data for reports and specialized custom graphics and dashboards.) Event driven addition of Logs. Applications   General Extensive portfolio of more than 50 Business and Process applications available. Pre-packaged applications like Logbook and Handover Reports available as standard. Standard Modules In-built applications that manage scheduling, emails, pdf, reports, personnel, crews, options, opc etc. Petrochemical General Logbooks, Handover Logs, Planning Systems, Oil Movements, Shutdown Management, Pipeline Management, Ship Unloading, Human Resources Management, Laboratory Management, Operating Procedures, Work Request Management, Incident Reporting, Inspection Rounds, Calibration Records etc. Power and Utilities General Logbooks, Handover Logs, Federal Reports, NERC Reports, Maintenance Logs, Incident Reports, Inspection Rounds, Environmental Reports, Shift Reports, Power Dispatching etc. Others General Logbooks, Shift Reports, Hazard Management, Action Management, Issue Management, Incident Management, Workforce Tracking, Satellite Management, Weather Monitoring, Water/Wastewater applications, Quality Management, Issue Management, Testing Framework, Field Data Collection Systems, Knowledge Systems, Order Books etc. Services   Prototyping Fast (within 2 days) prototyping service to evaluate feasibility of proposed systems. Specifications Simple specification questionnaires for quick answers. Joint customer/vendor specification services.  Project Management Rigourous milestone driven sequential project management. Plan follows pre-defined phases: User Requirement Specification, Implementation, FAT, SAT, Go Live, Support phases. Implementation Follows the Agile Methodology which maintains close, frequent customer interaction check points. Testing Comprehensive, Automated Testing Framework enables daily testing phase. Automated testing at FAT, SAT stages which supports regression testing. (Full Version Control Support). On-line Testing Portal. Training User Training, Super User Training, Train the Trainer Courses, Configuration and Administration Training. On-site and WebEX training course offered.  Support Types of support, Remote Support, backups, image support, version control, Issue Management and Feedback Documentation User Manuals, (Tailored to Customer Implementation), Engineering and Administration Manuals (in pdf, doc and mindmap format),  Best Practices and Use Case Documents.  Commercial   Licensing Based on (i) The number of concurrent users connected to the system and (ii) the application chosen byt the end user. Project Pricing Based on (i) the number of concurrent users connected to the system and (ii) the applications chosen by the end user and (iii) the customer service requirements. Escrow Simple, inexpensive Escrow is available. Offices Isle of Man, USA, UK, South Africa, Australia*, Japan*, India*. (* Indicates Distributors.)